Manson has consistently denied the claims.

In a statement to EW, Manson’s lawyer Howard King said, “These claims are provably false.

We will vigorously contest these allegations in court and are confident that we will prevail.”

Esmé Bianco, Marilyn Manson

Esmé Bianco is suing Marilyn Manson for alleged sexual assault dating back years.Taylor Hill/Getty Images; Jo Hale/Redferns via Getty Images

“We look forward to formally contesting these completely frivolous allegations.”

“She was told to wear lingerie as her ‘costume’ for the video.

He also electrocuted her.”

Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson in 2018.Katja Ogrin/Redferns

“I basically felt like a prisoner,” Bianco previously toldNew York Magazine’sThe Cut.

“I came and went at his pleasure.

Who I spoke to was completely controlled by him.

I called my family hiding in the closet.”